Ethiopia Will Build Biggest Airport in Africa, says Prime Minister Abiy

Ethiopian Airlines, the country’s national carrier, has also ordered 124 new airplanes in a bid to expand its fleet, according to the PM’s statement.

Buyer First: A New Spin on Local E-commerce

Once registered, buyers can post what they’re looking for, while sellers receive SMS alerts for matching requests. Sellers then bid to fulfill these requests.

Alibaba Partners with Ethiopian Association DTEA for Launch of Talent Program

The partnership looks to train at least 1,000 entrepreneurs in its first round.

EdTech Mondays Discusses the Impact of Government-Led Large EdTech Initiatives

Measuring the impact of government-led large-scale EdTech initiatives is essential to assess their effectiveness in improving educational outcomes.

Affordability is Biggest Barrier to Mobile Internet Adoption in Ethiopia: Report

Ethiopia’s duopolistic telecom market could soon welcome a third operator.

Safaricom Ethiopia to Launch Device Financing Service

Safaricom is also exploring a project called 'Wealth,' which aims to periodically collect savings linked to an interest-bearing financial product.

Holy Matrimony: Ethiopia’s Green Wagon Onboards Local EV Startup

For a country that has made significant strides in EV adoption, the lack of charging stations has been cited as a major oversight.

Tech Firms Team Up with Ethiopian Government to Manufacture Medical Device Designed for Off-Grid Communities

ICT Park is set to play a pivotal role in the partnership by serving as a hub for the local manufacturing and assembly of the devices